The music, the stress, the long hours, and, of course, the memories — Pat Conway recalls his time working at the Lobby and how he misses it, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Glen Hansard Christmas concerts have an epic reputation and his latest three-hours plus seasonal shindig more than lived up to expectations. The red-haired, grey-bearded singer-songwriter crooned, joked, danced (yes) and invited up a rotating cast of poets, trad singers and Irish music icons.

Aidan Vaughan dancing a reel in the flickering light of a crackling fire; the nimble fingers of US piano virtuoso David Syme cascading over the notes of Moonlight Sonata under the night sky; the gossamer voices of Cork sean nós-singer Máire Ní Chéileachair and Anna Mhoireach from the Isle of Lewis floating through the ether.

Songwriter Glen Hansard has accused the Government of behaving like Donald Trump in its handling of the homeless crisis.

As all but one of the Apollo House activists marched out of the building for the last time yesterday morning, the tears being shed were not because of defeat at eviction but for the loss of a place they had finally been able to call home.

Irish Hollywood star Colin Farrell said homeless people in Ireland are refugees in their own land.

ALL AND SUNDRY: It’s probably just as well that the public don’t get to select the Turner Prize winner. 

One of Ireland's best-known singers has teamed up with Focus Ireland to highlight the country's homeless crisis.

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Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

On Monday Glen Hansard took to Twitter to announce he would be playing an acoustic gig in Dublin on Wednesday night.

Comedian and actress Amy Schumer seems to be having a great time in Dublin in the lead up to the premiere of her film Trainwreck tonight.

It’s ran in the West End, Broadway, and even Korea. As the award-winning Once opens in Dublin, John Meagher takes a look behind the scenes — and chats to Glen Hansard about seeing his real-life relationship on stage.

The film turned musical is back in Dublin where it all began, writes Padraic Killeen

One artist who won’t have to sing for his supper anytime soon is Oscar winner, Glen Hansard.

Huge crowds have gathered in Dublin to take part in today's protest against water charges.

Lisa Hannigan, Glen Hansard, Conor O'Brien and Paul Brady are all to participate in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of President Michael D Higgins state visit to England.

The hit Broadway adaptation of the acclaimed romantic film won eight Tony awards and is opening in Dublin tonight. Its writer Enda Walsh talks to Pádraic Killeen

President Michael D Higgins led tributes last night to the team behind an Irish musical which triumphed at the Tony Awards in New York.

President Michael D Higgins led tributes to the creators of an Irish musical which scooped eight Tony Awards.

Other Voices’ simple, church concert format in a wintry location was an unlikely hit, but it’s ten years old, says Carl Dixon

OSCAR winning Irish singer Glen Hansard has told of his shock after a man died falling from a building on to the stage during a show.

Musician Glen Hansard is offering his services in an effort to help the people of Haiti.

OSCAR-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard is in mourning after the funeral of his father, James, in Dublin.

A disgruntled construction worker was sacked today after scaling a 52-metre crane in a dangerous lone protest over the pension rights of builders.

It WAS a great night for Ireland at the Oscars.

DANIEL Day-Lewis and Glen Hansard were the toast of Ireland on Sunday night following their success at the Oscars.

Ireland's latest Oscar winner Glen Hansard has said today that he felt a little bit out of place at last night's lavish ceremony.

President Mary McAleese led tributes today to Ireland’s Oscar winners, saying the country had been blessed with an endless supply of talent.

Fresh from its Oscar song nomination, John Carney’s ‘Once’ (Icon, €24.99) brings together the excellent talents of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová in a delightful musical.

A song which was almost banned by Oscar chiefs will be performed at the prestigious award ceremony.

The Frames frontman Glen Hansard today revealed his relief that he is back in contention for an Oscar.

Oscar officials are understood to be reconsidering whether a song from the Irish film 'Once' is eligible to win an award.

Irish cinema’s latest success is 'Once' (Icon, €24.99), now available on DVD.

SIPTU yesterday demanded that the Government introduce tougher legislation or a code of practice to prevent shop stewards from being dismissed or facing recrimination for carrying out union work.

SIPTU is to mount a name and shame campaign against companies which continue to exploit national and non-national workers, delegates voted yesterday.